Lotus Blossom Martini

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Colleen Graham
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Colleen Graham
Freelance writer and cocktail book author Colleen Graham is a seasoned mixologist who loves sharing her knowledge of spirits and passion for preparing drinks.
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Updated on 04/30/21
Lotus blossom martini

 

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Prep: 3 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 3 mins
Serving: 1 serving
Yield: 1 cocktail
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
666 Calories
3g Fat
140g Carbs
7g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories 666
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 15mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 140g 51%
Dietary Fiber 19g 67%
Total Sugars 96g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 395mg 1,977%
Calcium 142mg 11%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 1663mg 35%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

A perfect combination of pear-flavored vodka and sake, the lotus blossom is one flavor-filled martini. It is both complex and delicate and is a delightful drink that's also very easy to mix up.

This recipe begins with a muddle of sweet lychee fruits with sugar and lime. You'll then add the wonderful taste of Grey Goose's pear vodka, La Poire, and a shot of sake. It all comes together beautifully and offers a fresh, sweet, fruity taste that everyone who drinks it is sure to love.

Serve this Asian-inspired cocktail at a spring dinner party or enjoy it on the patio while watching the sunset. No matter the occasion or setting, it's fantastic.

Ingredients

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. In the bottom of a cocktail shaker place the lychees, simple syrup, and a lime wedge. Muddle gently.

  3. Add the vodka and sake, and fill with ice.

  4. Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is frosted and beaded with sweat.

  5. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

  6. Garnish with a sliced pear. Serve and enjoy.

Tips

  • Lychees can be found in cans or jars, typically in international food markets or that section of major grocers.
  • You can also prepare fresh lychees when you find them. You will have to peel the bumpy "alligator skin" that covers the fleshy fruit and remove the stone before using them.
  • If you prefer, use 1/2 tablespoon white granulated sugar rather than simple syrup.
  • For the pear garnish, dip freshly cut pear in lemon juice. This will stop the fruit's flesh from turning yellow-brown due to oxidation.

Recipe Variations

  • Lychee liqueur can be used as a substitute for the lychee. In this case, muddle the lime and syrup, then add about 1/2 ounce of lychee liqueur along with the vodka and sake. You may only need half the syrup the recipe requires because the liqueur will add sweetness.
  • Add a little sparkling wine, if you like. Strain the drink into an old-fashioned glass and top it with 1 or 2 ounces of wine for a refreshing spin. A beautiful rosé wine would be perfect for this mix because it tends to have strawberry flavors that perfectly complement lychee and pear.
  • Both the lychee liqueur and sparkling wine are fabulous options if you want to transform the martini into a pitcher drink. The recipe will need some adjustments, though the flavor profile will remain the same. For instance, you might pour 1 cup each of pear vodka and sake, 1/2 cup lychee liqueur, 1 ounce simple syrup, the juice of 2 limes, and half a bottle of sparkling wine. Mix it up with ice and adjust it to taste. Its alcohol content will be similar to wine, about 16 percent ABV, perfectly casual for a party.

How Strong Is a Lotus Blossom Martini?

Like many fruity vodka martinis, this is not necessarily a light drink and that sweet taste can be deceiving. Grey Goose bottles their flavored vodkas at a full 80-proof, and with that, the cocktail will shake up to 21 percent ABV (42 proof). That's about the same as a cosmopolitan.

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